Twelve Garda cars an air support helicopter were involved in a high-speed pursuit that lasted more than an hour across north Dublin and into Co Meath, a court has heard. Garda Emma Young told Dublin Circuit Criminal Court this inspector had to drive his car on to the grass verge of the road to avoid being struck by the oncoming car. During the pursuit, Odinas did a U-turn. Emmet Nolan, prosecuting, told the court that 12 Garda vehicles were involved in the pursuit and about 30 minutes into it the force’s national air support unit became involved. Byrne told the court his client was 22 at the time of these offences and was a more mature man now.

Source: The Irish Times February 28, 2026 04:07 UTC